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Good education not a learn and dump†¦ enters long term memory†¦. Helps with practical things in one way or another, encourages critical thinking. Helps different learning styles . good education improves the quality of life. I would consider good education one that consist of learning that is not there merely there to achieve a good grade or to pass a test, but would result in long-term learning and retention of knowledge. Education is nearly pointless if what is being taught is not entering into the student’s long-term memory. My education thus far has consisted of being home educated from preschool through 12th grade, and in two years at J Sargeant Reynolds I have achieved my associates degree in science. Being home educated has taught me to be self-motivated; although good education is most important it still won’t change a student who is not self-motivated. My parents did not push me to go to college nor did they oppose it. 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